Divorce – Who Keeps the Pets

Aug 27, 2025

Most pet owners freely consider their furry, feathery or even scaly friends to be ‘part of the family’ to a point even where many instinctively refer to their pets as children. But who gets ownership of the family pet if its owners divorce or experience a relationship breakdown? Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth),...

Practical Suggestions for Avoiding Mistakes in Family Law Disclosure

Aug 13, 2025

In Family Law matters and particularly in property settlement matters, exchanging disclosure is an integral part of the negotiation process to...

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Choosing Between Parenting Plans and Consent Orders

Jun 18, 2025

When determining whether a Parenting Plan or Consent Order is the best way to record your parenting arrangements, we always recommend...

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How to let the kids have their say

May 14, 2025

After a relationship breakdown, it’s important for parents to consider the future arrangements for their kids. This can be problematic if...

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The Changes Are Coming

Apr 23, 2025

Significant changes are coming to Family Law which will affect separating couples in a variety of ways. While some of the...

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Joint Parental Responsibility and Medical Treatment

Apr 9, 2025

If you have a Court Order or Parenting Plan that states that yourself and your ex-partner have ‘Joint Parental Responsibility’ or...

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Avoiding The Snowball Effect

Mar 26, 2025

The golden rule in coparenting is that effective communication is crucial. It can be tempting to ignore or delay replying when...

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